COCHRAN, William Thad, a Representative and a Senator from Mississippi; born in Pontotoc,Pontotoc County, Miss., December 7, 1937; educated in the public schools ofMississippi; graduated, University of Mississippi, Oxford 1959 and theUniversity of Mississippi Law School 1965; studied international law andjurisprudence at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland 1963-1964;served in the United States Navy 1959-1961; admitted to the Mississippi bar in1965 and commenced practice in Jackson; elected as a Republican to theNinety-third Congress in 1972; reelected to the Ninety-fourth and Ninety-fifthCongresses and served from January 3, 1973, until his resignation on December26, 1978; was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives,but was elected in 1978 to the United States Senate for the term commencingJanuary 3, 1979; subsequently appointed by the Governor, December 27, 1978, tofill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James O. Eastland for the termending January 3, 1979; reelected in 1984, 1990, 1996, and again in 2002 forthe term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Senate Republican Conference (1991-97),Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (One Hundred EighthCongress); Committee on Appropriations (One Hundred Ninth Congress).
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 | S.961 | A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2262 | A bill to authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for ot... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.2674 | A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance procedures for the r... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2975 | A bill to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, disabled person... | 05/02/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3744-3746, S3747-3748) |
| S.1760 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
| 05/01/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.2958 | A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
| 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712) |
 | S.RES.544 | A resolution designating May 5 through 9, 2008, as National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week. ... | 05/01/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.548 | A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721) |
| S.2938 | A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe... | 04/29/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.RES.538 | A resolution designating April 30, 2008, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and ... | 04/28/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.522 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r... | 04/22/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.528 | A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
| 04/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.519 | A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights... | 04/18/2008 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.RES.517 | A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
| 04/16/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.513 | A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated... | 04/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1921 | A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.2291 | A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment... |
| S.579 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute... | 04/03/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.RES.501 | A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee... | 04/03/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N... |
| S.RES.495 | A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
| 04/01/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.485 | A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta... | 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.488 | A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".
| 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.J.RES.25 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the B... | 03/14/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.1042 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med... | 03/13/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
| S.2766 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.2785 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.482 | A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
| 03/13/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164) |
| S.901 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati... | 03/12/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.RES.476 | A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio... | 03/07/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2723 | A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, ... | 03/06/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2727 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on e... | 03/06/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1675 | A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Co... | 03/04/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment.... |
| S.2689 | A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio... | 03/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2690 | A bill to authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile f... | 03/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2681 | A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American... | 02/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432) |
| S.1200 | A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
| 02/28/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.2652 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ... | 02/14/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068) |
| S.RES.446 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
| 02/12/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.RES.449 | A resolution condemning in the strongest possible terms President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's s... | 02/12/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S922) |
| S.2618 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for... | 02/08/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.432 | A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi... | 02/08/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820) |
| S.2609 | A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
| 02/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S791-792) |
| S.2575 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en... | 01/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.RES.438 | A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on App... | 01/30/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.2550 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ... | 01/23/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.J.RES.17 | A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec... | 01/23/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. |
| S.2543 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir... | 01/22/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.RES.420 | A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
| 01/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.597 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.J.RES.8 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent ... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.389 | A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head... | 12/19/2007 | Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056) |
| S.RES.415 | A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi... | 12/19/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2498 | A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917) |
| S.RES.409 | A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss... | 12/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1607 | A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misali... | 12/14/2007 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-248. |
| S.543 | A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us... | 12/12/2007 | S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.911 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1965 | A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2335 | A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide ad... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Disaster Reco... |
| S.2460 | A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249) |
| S.RES.400 | A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o... | 12/11/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143) |
| S.1382 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1661 | A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de... | 11/27/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of... |
 | S.2340 | A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal ... | 11/16/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. |
| S.J.RES.7 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Bo... | 11/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.378 | A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con... | 11/14/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.51 | A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho... | 11/14/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
| S.522 | A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the Uni... | 11/07/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2320 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to covera... | 11/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14066-14067) |
| S.294 | A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
| 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| S.2289 | A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the duration of Federal con... | 11/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.2063 | A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the economic... | 10/31/2007 | Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. |
| S.2270 | A bill to include health centers in the list of entities eligible for mortgage insurance under th... | 10/31/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13625-13626) |
| S.2251 | A bill to ensure that individual homeowners that were not previously required to purchase flood i... | 10/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13490-13491) |
| S.38 | A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r... | 10/24/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2213 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve prevention, investigation, and prosecuti... | 10/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13194-13195) |
| S.1373 | A bill to provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science park... | 10/18/2007 | Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.351 | A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week"... | 10/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.J.RES.21 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to co... | 10/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13... |
| S.558 | A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.474 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.348 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
| 10/16/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2152 | A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I... | 10/15/2007 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| S.2159 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2161 | A bill to ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust ... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.2164 | A bill to establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to award scholarships to recruit... | 10/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12872-12873) |
| S.CON.RES.39 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road cr... | 10/05/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.459 | A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies... | 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2151 | A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to authorize notations on flood insuranc... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2119 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.1709 | A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit... | 09/27/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
| S.RES.336 | A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl... | 09/27/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.325 | A resolution supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research. ... | 09/25/2007 | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons... |
| S.1905 | A bill to provide for a rotating schedule for regional selection of delegates to a national Presi... | 09/19/2007 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. |
| S.186 | A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne... | 09/18/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2056 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593) |
| S.2047 | A bill to require enhanced disclosures to consumers purchasing flood insurance and for other purp... | 09/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11511-11512) |
| S.RES.316 | A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L... | 09/11/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.J.RES.18 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta... | 09/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418) |
| S.RES.134 | A resolution designating September 2007 as "Adopt a School Library Month".
| 09/07/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.288 | A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
| 09/07/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.306 | A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
| 09/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.J.RES.16 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ... | 08/29/2007 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ... |
| S.CON.RES.27 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day... | 08/14/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| S.496 | A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ... | 08/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1183 | A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali... | 08/03/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1998 | A bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes.
| 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR... |
| S.1060 | A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu... | 08/02/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. |
| S.1951 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1954 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802) |
| S.1958 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.296 | A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
| 08/02/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.625 | A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
| S.RES.221 | A resolution supporting National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month and efforts to educa... | 08/01/2007 | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons... |
| S.RES.291 | A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co... | 08/01/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.26 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Hear... | 08/01/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.675 | A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r... | 07/31/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.1895 | A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
| 07/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315) |
| S.1888 | A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to add National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day to... | 07/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.761 | A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ... | 07/19/2007 | Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574) |
| S.1809 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individua... | 07/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.271 | A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
| 07/13/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1748 | A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine... | 06/29/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu... |
| S.1729 | A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt p... | 06/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8698) |
| S.1737 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a waiver of the 35-mile dri... | 06/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1699 | A bill to amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding sc... | 06/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8416-8417) |
| S.535 | A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ... | 06/22/2007 | By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88. |
| S.RES.215 | A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
| 06/20/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.242 | A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als... | 06/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.231 | A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin... | 06/19/2007 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846) |
| S.1623 | A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ... | 06/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743) |
| S.1627 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse... | 06/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1603 | A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstand... | 06/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.CON.RES.10 | A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col... | 06/13/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) |
| S.1496 | A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537) |
| S.1592 | A bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
| 06/12/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1588 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197... | 06/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1576 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7350) |
| S.1577 | A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7353-7354) |
| S.1457 | A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.1557 | A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro... | 06/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184) |
| S.CON.RES.22 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Co... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.1142 | A bill to authorize the acquisition of interests in undeveloped coastal areas in order better to ... | 06/05/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| S.RES.220 | A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
| 06/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1494 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864) |
| S.1512 | A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand Federal eligibility for c... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1463 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate t... | 05/23/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| S.1464 | A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
| 05/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6557) |
| S.254 | A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
| 05/22/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1445 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Service... | 05/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6472-6473) |
| S.1439 | A bill to reauthorize the broadband loan and loan guarantee program under title VI of the Rural E... | 05/21/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6951-6952) |
| S.1428 | A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi... | 05/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309) |
| S.1431 | A bill to provide for a statewide early childhood education professional development and career s... | 05/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.208 | A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapa... | 05/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1410 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the pu... | 05/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1393 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prescribe the binding oath or affirmation ... | 05/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6129-6130) |
| S.1398 | A bill to expand the research and prevention activities of the National Institute of Diabetes and... | 05/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.RES.197 | A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
| 05/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072) |
| S.CON.RES.29 | A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe... | 05/14/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1323 | A bill to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability acti... | 05/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6011-6012) |
| S.1338 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a two-year moratorium on ce... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5740-5741) |
| S.1317 | A bill to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Constance Baker Motley.
| 05/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.1294 | A bill to strengthen national security by encouraging and assisting in the expansion and improvem... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5588-5589) |
| S.1310 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased p... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5602) |
| S.223 | A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156) |
| S.269 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and permanently extend the expensin... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176) |
| S.1204 | A bill to enhance Federal efforts focused on public awareness and education about the risks and d... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5088) |
| S.1223 | A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support ef... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5019, S5106-5107) |
| S.1175 | A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ... | 04/24/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.165 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ... | 04/23/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.164 | A resolution designating the week beginning April 22, 2007, as "Week of the Young Child".
| 04/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1161 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the expansion of medicare cov... | 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754-4755) |
| S.1164 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat... | 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756) |
| S.1154 | A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.
| 04/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1155 | A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.
| 04/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694) |
| S.RES.157 | A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex... | 04/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.158 | A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
| 04/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1120 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for the training of graduate medi... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1121 | A bill to authorize the cancellation of Perkins Loans for students who perform public service as ... | 04/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4604) |
| S.1125 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment i... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1126 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to expand and strengthen cooperative effo... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.1128 | A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Summer of Service S... | 04/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4606-4607) |
| S.RES.149 | A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive... | 04/16/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.442 | A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
| 04/10/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11... |
| S.295 | A bill to establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse in the National ... | 03/30/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.682 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp... | 03/30/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1028 | A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a strategic refinery reserve, and for othe... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4300) |
| S.1047 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts paid on be... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4179-4180) |
| S.RES.30 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre... | 03/29/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ... |
| S.J.RES.11 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify tha... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4214-4215) |
| S.1001 | A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
| 03/28/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95. |
| S.1012 | A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ... | 03/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.991 | A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M... | 03/27/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838) |
| S.995 | A bill to provide for a hospital in Cass County, Minnesota.
| 03/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.126 | A resolution designating April 2007 as "Financial Literacy Month".
| 03/27/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.988 | A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l... | 03/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.974 | A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to co... | 03/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704) |
| S.RES.122 | A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam... | 03/23/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.958 | A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.
| 03/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610) |
| S.931 | A bill to establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness,... | 03/20/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.932 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evalua... | 03/20/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.903 | A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut... | 03/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210) |
| S.RES.95 | A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio... | 03/15/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.871 | A bill to establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for oth... | 03/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.881 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten... | 03/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136) |
| S.883 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to ... | 03/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3138-3139) |
| S.RES.103 | A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for... | 03/09/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.815 | A bill to provide health care benefits to veterans with a service-connected disability at non-Dep... | 03/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2909-2910) |
| S.819 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax-free distributions from individua... | 03/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2913-2916) |
| S.J.RES.6 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the... | 03/08/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| S.RES.100 | A resolution designating the week beginning March 12, 2007, as "National Safe Place Week".
| 03/07/2007 |
